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Haviland Fields Development <br /> Finding of Facts and Record of Decision <br /> Agency Comment Response <br /> with turfgrasses,selecting low-input(water and <br /> nutrients) species will help to limit unnecessary water <br /> use and lower maintenance costs. If irrigation systems <br /> will be installed on-site, using smart irrigation <br /> controllers that are connected to soil moisture sensors <br /> and real-time weather data will help to ensure that <br /> water is used efficiently, helping to keep costs down <br /> and lessen stress on water resources. <br /> Forecasts(Todd Graham,651-602-1322) Comment noted. If this occurs,the <br /> The development proposal includes 498 housing units, city will coordinate with the <br /> mainly in multifamily buildings.This equates to one- Metropolitan Council to determine <br /> quarter of the current decade growth forecasted in any changes needed to TAZ <br /> Ramsey. Council and City staff can discuss this at the forecasts. <br /> time of the next comprehensive plan amendment. <br /> Should this project advance,Transportation Analysis <br /> Zone allocations for Ramsey will need updates.The <br /> Haviland Fields site is the southern end of TAZ#54. <br /> The City anticipated minimal growth in this area.The <br /> City's 2040 Plan expects TAZ#54 to gain 12(twelve) <br /> households and no population during 2020-2040. <br /> These expectations will need revision to account for <br /> the proposed 498 households. <br /> Housing(Olivia Boerschinger,651-602-1327) Comment noted.The project will <br /> The City is currently inconsistent with the Council's note whether any affordable <br /> Housing Policy Plan.The 2040 Plan provides housing units will be included during <br /> insufficient land guided to address the City's share of the submittal of the comprehensive <br /> the region's 2021-2030 need for affordable housing by plan amendment. <br /> 233 units.The proposed development in the EAW <br /> increases the City's inventory of land guided to <br /> support the development of low-and moderate- <br /> income housing.A comprehensive plan amendment <br /> has not been submitted for this development/change <br /> but will be needed. With the development proposed in <br /> the EAW,the Plan would guide approximately 35 acres <br /> of previously low density residential,to high density <br /> residential,such that 280 units could be built.This <br /> proposal would provide sufficient land guided for <br /> affordable housing and address the City's share of <br /> housing need.The proposed development does not <br /> specify if any units will be made affordable. <br /> When the City submits a comprehensive plan <br /> amendment determined consistent with the Housing <br /> Policy Plan, eligibility for participation in Livable <br /> Communities Act(LCA) programs can be restored. <br /> Item 10—Transportation(Victoria Dan, Metro Transit Comment noted.Thank you for your <br /> 612-349-7648) review. <br /> While it is true that there is no transit service currently <br /> operating within one mile of the site,the nearest park- <br /> and-ride facility is at Anoka Station approximately 2 <br /> miles away, providing access to Northstar Commuter <br /> Rail as well as suburban local Route 805. <br /> MN Minnesota Department of Agriculture appreciates the Comment noted.Thank you for your <br /> Department opportunity to review and comment on the Haviland review. <br /> of Agriculture Fields EAW.After reviewing the document I have <br /> 5 <br />